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The Puma Street Meet
Sunday, April 26, 1-6pm
04.22.09
Bolt to launch Street Meet in Boston
From the Jamaican Observer:
Usain Bolt is expected to be the guest of honour when Puma, the German sports gear manufacturer and one of his main sponsors, hosts its first-ever Street Meet on Fan Pier in this American city on April 26.
The Street Meet mixes the atmosphere of a Jamaican street carnival with the excitement of street running.
“The focus is to broaden the outreach of track and field,” said Antonio Bertone, Puma’s chief marketing officer.
He added: “We’re taking it outside the track. We are bringing it to the street, and making it tangible to the people.”
The Street Meet, which will feature Jamaican food and entertainment, will take place against the backdrop of Puma City, an 11,000-square-foot portable building made from 24 steel shipping containers.
A host of running events are set to take place during the Street Meet including a one-kilometre race featuring the top middle-distance runners from Jamaica and the best from Boston and the American city of New York.
Top Jamaican schoolboy Waqar DaCosta, winner of the 800 and 1,500 metres at the recent CARIFTA Games, as well as compatriot Layon Folkes will run against the best of Boston and New York City.
Who: Everyone. Street Meet is free and open to the public. (Of course, you might want to bring your wallet so you can enjoy some Jamaican food, buy a t-shirt, or bet your friends that you can run faster than 17 miles per hour.)
What: Street Meet is a fun and unique running event dropped in the middle of a Jamaican street carnival. There will be open events in which anyone can participate, followed by the main events, which pit the fastest from Jamaica against the fastest from Boston and New York. If you're one of the fastest people in an "open" event, you'll advance to the "main" events. (See Event Details)
When: Sunday, April 26, 1-6pm. Open events begin promptly at 1:00 and will end at 4:00. Entry into these events is on a first come, first serve basis, so don't roll down at 3:00 thinking you'll cruise into the final. The main events will start at approximately 4:30.
Where: 100 Northern Ave, Boston
By Car - There are several parking lots and garages within walking distance of the event. There is also street parking available on most streets.
By T - From South Station, take the new Silver Line one stop to Courthouse Station. South Station is accessible via the Red Line or the South and West Commuter Rail lines (Framingham, Franklin, Providence/Stoughton, Kingston, Middleborough, and Greenbush lines).
By Bus - There are several buses that run along Seaport Blvd and Summer Street, within walking distance of 100 Northern Ave. For more about public transportation, visit the MBTA website.
Why: Because Usain Bolt wants to see how fast you are. (And because there's good music, tasty food, Puma City, beautiful views of the city, five Jamaican Olympians, and fun and exciting races.)
Sunday, April 26, 1-6pm
04.22.09
Bolt to launch Street Meet in Boston
From the Jamaican Observer:Usain Bolt is expected to be the guest of honour when Puma, the German sports gear manufacturer and one of his main sponsors, hosts its first-ever Street Meet on Fan Pier in this American city on April 26.
The Street Meet mixes the atmosphere of a Jamaican street carnival with the excitement of street running.
“The focus is to broaden the outreach of track and field,” said Antonio Bertone, Puma’s chief marketing officer.
He added: “We’re taking it outside the track. We are bringing it to the street, and making it tangible to the people.”
The Street Meet, which will feature Jamaican food and entertainment, will take place against the backdrop of Puma City, an 11,000-square-foot portable building made from 24 steel shipping containers.
A host of running events are set to take place during the Street Meet including a one-kilometre race featuring the top middle-distance runners from Jamaica and the best from Boston and the American city of New York.
Top Jamaican schoolboy Waqar DaCosta, winner of the 800 and 1,500 metres at the recent CARIFTA Games, as well as compatriot Layon Folkes will run against the best of Boston and New York City.
Who: Everyone. Street Meet is free and open to the public. (Of course, you might want to bring your wallet so you can enjoy some Jamaican food, buy a t-shirt, or bet your friends that you can run faster than 17 miles per hour.)
What: Street Meet is a fun and unique running event dropped in the middle of a Jamaican street carnival. There will be open events in which anyone can participate, followed by the main events, which pit the fastest from Jamaica against the fastest from Boston and New York. If you're one of the fastest people in an "open" event, you'll advance to the "main" events. (See Event Details)
When: Sunday, April 26, 1-6pm. Open events begin promptly at 1:00 and will end at 4:00. Entry into these events is on a first come, first serve basis, so don't roll down at 3:00 thinking you'll cruise into the final. The main events will start at approximately 4:30.
Where: 100 Northern Ave, Boston
By Car - There are several parking lots and garages within walking distance of the event. There is also street parking available on most streets.
By T - From South Station, take the new Silver Line one stop to Courthouse Station. South Station is accessible via the Red Line or the South and West Commuter Rail lines (Framingham, Franklin, Providence/Stoughton, Kingston, Middleborough, and Greenbush lines).
By Bus - There are several buses that run along Seaport Blvd and Summer Street, within walking distance of 100 Northern Ave. For more about public transportation, visit the MBTA website.
Why: Because Usain Bolt wants to see how fast you are. (And because there's good music, tasty food, Puma City, beautiful views of the city, five Jamaican Olympians, and fun and exciting races.)
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